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South Korean financial firms to tighten lending standards in Q4: survey
The 18 banks polled indicated that they will be pickier on approving loans.
South Korean financial firms to tighten lending standards in Q4: survey
The 18 banks polled indicated that they will be pickier on approving loans.
South Korean banks’ deposits up US$19.9b in September
Transferable deposits rose substantially, whilst time deposits fell.
Chuseok, mortgage demand drive up Korean banks’ lending in September
Home mortgage demand grew by $4.49b (KRW6.1t) in August.
Two Hong Kong banks facing record fines for short-selling in Korea: report
South Korea’s FSS said they made short-selling deals worth KRW40b and KRW16b, respectively.
KakaoBank buys 10% in Superbank, enters partnership to boost digital banking in Indonesia
Superbank is planning to publicise its mobile app later in the year.
Deutsche Bank increases South Korean capital
The bank added EU150m in capital allocation for its Seoul branch.
S.K.’s FSC raises KRW73.8t in policy funds for venture capital in FIs
This exceeded the initial supply plan of 66.7% by August and achieved 80.4% of the annual target.
South Korean banks’ deposits up by $21b in August
Transferable deposits and time deposits both grew.
Korean banks’ lending to corporates, SMEs rise in August
Loans extended to large corporations and SMEs both rose during the month.
Mortgages drive demand for South Korean household loans in August
Demand for other loan types fell, however.
Revised rules bolster Korean banks’ competition, but no silver bullet to thriving: analysts
The proposed revisions will pave the way for mergers and bolster competitiveness.
Jeonbuk Bank profits to weaken from real estate lending woes
Asset quality and profitability will weaken through 2024, Moody’s said.
KEB Hana Bank’s profits stable in 2023, but NIM to decline
It has improved its cost-to-income ratio and loan portfolio over the years.
Busan Bank’s earnings to decline in medium term: Moody’s
Profits will decline due to a modest narrowing of net interest margins to 2% in 2023.
Korea’s Kyongnam Bank face rising loan risks from SMEs, real estate financing: analyst
Profitability is expected to decline slightly, but it should maintain sufficient capital buffer.
Korea eases rules on overseas ownership; insurers can acquire banks
Insurers can invest in foreign financial and non-financial companies within regulatory boundaries.
S. Korea’s Exim Bank join forces with Polish development bank
The partnership focuses on financial support for infrastructure, transportation, and renewable energy.
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Amongst other accolades, the bank bagged the China International Trade Finance Bank of the Year award as well as its 13th consecutive ASEAN SME Bank of the Year award, attesting to the strength of its extensive ASEAN-Greater China franchise.
Amongst other accolades, the bank bagged the China International Trade Finance Bank of the Year award as well as its 13th consecutive ASEAN SME Bank of the Year award, attesting to the strength of its extensive ASEAN-Greater China franchise.
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